(UW ATHLETICS) – ST. LOUIS, MO – The No. 7-seeded Wisconsin women’s soccer team (10-4-4) advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 Big Ten Tournament with a thrilling 1-0 overtime win over No. 2 UCLA (12-4-2) on Wednesday at Energizer Park in St. Louis, Missouri. Hailey Baumann’s incredible volley off a corner kick from Izy Traub in the extra period gave the Badgers the golden goal victory.
How It Happened
UCLA applied offensive pressure early, out-shooting Wisconsin 8-0 in the opening 45 minutes. The Bruins earned four corner kicks, but the Badgers’ defense held strong to keep the match scoreless.
Goalkeeper Drew Stover made two first-half saves, including stops in the 38th and 43rd minutes, to keep UCLA off the board. Despite the Bruins’ offensive advantage, Wisconsin entered halftime tied 0-0.
Second Half
Wisconsin began creating offensive opportunities in the second half, with Baumann recording the Badgers’ first shot of the match in the 54th minute. Stover continued her strong performance in goal, making another save in the 51st minute to preserve the scoreless tie.
The Badgers nearly broke through in the 87th minute when Abby Ballek fired a shot on goal, but UCLA goalkeeper Daphne Nakfoor made the save. Neither team found the back of the net through 90 minutes, sending the match into overtime.
Overtime
Wisconsin wasted little time applying pressure in overtime, as Ballek forced another save from Nakfoor early in the extra period.
Following a Wisconsin corner kick, Baumann found the back of the net with a perfectly-timed volley. Anya Gulbrandsen and Izy Traub earned assists on the game-winning goal, securing the 1-0 victory for the Badgers. For Baumann it was goal number four on the season and Traub tallied her team-high 11th assist.
Up Next
Wisconsin advances to the semifinals of the 2026 Big Ten Tournament to face the winner of No. 3 Purdue and No. 6 Penn State on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. on the Big Ten Network.
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